NEWS

Running initiative boosts self-esteem of primary school kids

In the latest of our series of grassroots success stories, we examine the work of Mini Mermaids and Young Tritons UK, the running club focusing on boosting self-esteem in young girls and boys. 

Published 09 August 2018, Grassroots

Charity uses sport and physical activity to help adults affected by MS

The MS Active Together project uses sport and physical activity to help improve the lives of adults with MS in Scotland.

Published 02 August 2018, Grassroots

How crowdfunding can be an innovative way of getting a project started

Following the success of their Glide Britain campaign the British Gliding Association explains how their project has reached new audiences wanting to try gliding.

Published 26 July 2018, Grassroots

Sensory sport sensations supports children and young people, clubs and schools

This week we caught up with Bristol Bears Community Foundation to hear about two of their programmes which are getting people with disabilities active.

Published 19 July 2018, Grassroots

Don’t let roaring lions drown out the alarm bells

Alex Sexton, our Media Communications Officer reflects on how the recent football World Cup has the power to inspire, but it shouldn’t be taken as the solution to a deepening physical activity problem.

Published 16 July 2018, Grassroots

Roehampton Club brings rackets and maths together to inspire the next generation

Following the launch of our #RightToBeActive campaign at the Sport Summit, we caught up with the Roehampton Club and their successful programme Rackets Cubed, which uses both sport and education to improve children’s physical and mental health.

Published 13 July 2018, Grassroots

The Daily Mile Foundation- 15 simple minutes to keep children and young people active

With the release of the Government's Childhood obesity strategy: a plan for action, chapter two. We caught up with The Daily Mile Foundation to find out about their initiative to get more children and young people active during the school day.

Published 03 July 2018, Grassroots

How rugby is helping to increase participation among under-represented groups

This week’s grassroots story focuses on Project Rugby, a project designed to increase rugby participation among under-represented communities.

Published 21 June 2018, Grassroots

Sitting Netball - Inspiring mental wellbeing in elderly care houses

London Sport's Sitting Netball programme uses the power of sport to engage and bring about positive change in the mental wellbeing of elderly care home residents.

Published 13 June 2018, Grassroots

Access Sport - enhancing the prospects of disadvantaged and disabled children

In the latest of our series of grassroots case studies, we examine the work of Access Sport who are enhancing the life prospects of disadvantaged and disabled children and young people through sport. 

Published 08 June 2018, Grassroots